A Guide to Assessments That Work

John Hunsley and Eric J. Mash

Focuses on evidence-based assessment tools for use in mental health services

Highlights assessment tools that can work in a range of practice settings

Covers of common disorders and conditions that occur across the lifespan

Includes summary tables for each disorder and condition, presenting recommended instruments for the purposes of diagnosis, case conceptualization and treatment planning, and treatment monitoring and outcome evaluation

A Guide to Assessments That Work

John Hunsley and Eric J. Mash

Description

The need for evidence-based practice in mental health services is becoming clearer by the day and, until recently, the trend of emphasizing services with supporting empirical evidence has been almost exclusively limited to a focus on treatment options. A Guide to Assessments That Work fills a void in the professional literature by addressing the critical role that assessment plays in providing evidence-based mental health services.

To optimize its usefulness to readers, this volume addresses the assessment of the most commonly encountered disorders or conditions among children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples. Strategies and instruments for assessing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, couple distress and sexual problems, health-related
problems, and many other conditions are also covered in depth. With a focus throughout on assessment instruments that are feasible, psychometrically sound, and useful for typical clinical requirements, a rating system has been designed to provide evaluations of a measure's norms, reliability, validity, and clinical utility. Standardized tables summarize this information in each chapter, providing essential information on the most scientifically sound tools available for a range of assessment needs.

Using the tools provided in A Guide to Assessments That Work, readers can at a glance determine the possible suitability and value of each instrument for their own clinical purposes. This much needed resource equips readers with the knowledge necessary for conducting the best
evidence-based mental health assessments currently possible.

A Guide to Assessments That Work

John Hunsley and Eric J. Mash

Reviews and Awards

"The book is remarkable both in its structure and content. ..a valuable advance over previous volumes on evidence-based assessment in treatment settings...Overall, Hunsley and Mash and their contributors have produced an excellent volume that offers practical advice from leaders in the field."--PsycCritiques